NEMA BI 50029-2025 Impact of Transient Overvoltage on Equipment
The NEMA Low Voltage Surge Protective Devices Section has been asked to provide an overview of electrical and electronic equipment transient overvoltage susceptibility. Transient Overvoltages damage, degrade, or destroy sensitive electronic equipment . This results in equipment failure, damage, and downtime as well as subsequent losses in productivity and revenue. Appropriate mitigation technologies are essential […]
NFPA 70B: What the Change Means for Maintenance, Operations and Safety
ESF and Wesco’s article, NFPA 70B: What the Change Means for Maintenance, Operations and Safety, was recently published by Buildings Magazine. Read the article here. NFPA 70B: What the Change Means for Maintenance, Operations and Safety The 2023 revision of NFPA 70B is bringing about a new era of electrical safety in the […]
Safety Best Practices to Implement in the Year Ahead
ESF and Wesco’s article, Safety Best Practices to Implement in the Year Ahead, was recently published on EHS Today’s website. Read the article here. Safety Best Practices to Implement in the Year Ahead By Brett Brenner, ESF, and Shawn Gregg, Wesco The beginning of a new year brings with it a multitude of new resolutions, […]
NFPA® 70B: Step-by-Step Compliance – Schneider Electric
The 2023 edition of the NFPA 70B represents a significant shift in the approach to electrical equipment maintenance. Previously considered a “Recommended Practice,” NFPA 70B is now a “Standard” containing mandatory language and requirements. This change makes NFPA 70B a key driver of electrical maintenance and safety in the United States (U.S.) – including inspection […]
Combating Roadblocks to Widespread EV Adoption
ESFI and Wesco’s article, Combating Roadblocks To Widespread EV Adoption, was recently published on Facility Executive’s website. Read the article here. Combating Roadblocks To Widespread EV Adoption When electric vehicle (EV) adoption becomes more common, existing electrical systems will be under greater pressure. by Brett Brenner and Sean R. Nacey E-mobility, or the electrification of […]
The Future of Workplace Safety
ESFI and Wesco’s article, The Future of Workplace Safety, was recently published on EC&M’s website. Read the article here. The Future of Workplace Safety How technology can improve the safety of workers on job sites Shawn Gregg, Brett Brenner Rapid technological advancements are improving the functionality of our lives. But are workplaces advancing to keep […]
Electrification Charges Forward
ESFI and Wesco’s article, Electrification Charges Forward, was recently published on Environmental Protection’s website. Read the article here. Electrification Charges Forward By Brett Brenner, Nelson Squires The introduction of the incandescent light bulb in the 1880s was the first spark that set humanity on the course of electrification. Although by 1925, only half of American […]
Free Webinar – Surge Protective Devices: Protecting Businesses and Homes
ESFI and the National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association’s (NEMA) Low Voltage Surge Protective Devices Section present this free webinar, Surge Protective Devices: Protecting Businesses and Homes. For more information on surge protective devices, visit nemasurge.org and esfi.org.
Power Quality Monitors: From a Transient Perspective
Outlines the capabilities of power quality monitoring (PQM) devices with respect to surge protection. Provides end-users with information that can affect equipment’s protection when receiving transients (power surges). Download White Paper Here
Impact of Surges on Equipment: Susceptibility of Electronics to Surge Damage
Provides guidance on the evaluation, specification and/or use of surge protective devices (SPDs) deployed in low voltage power distribution system applications. Download White Paper Here
Part 1—Surge Protective Device Specification Guide for Low Voltage Power Distribution Systems
This specification guide is Part 1 of a series of such guides that is intended to provide guidance on the evaluation, specification and/or use of surge protective devices (SPDs) deployed in low voltage power distribution system applications. This specification guide describes a uniform specification methodology for SPDs, containing at least one non-linear component, that are […]
Susceptibility of Electrical and Electronic Components to Surge Damage
The NEMA Low Voltage Surge Protection Devices, 05VS, has been asked to provide an overview of electrical and electronic equipment surge susceptibility. This overview will help the electrical community, engineers, consumers, and technicians understand the various transient conditions to which electrical and electronic equipment may be subjected. The intent is not to evaluate individual companies’ […]